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1. Which lyric is correct from The Beatles hit single "Yesterday"

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The correct lyric from The Beatles hit single "Yesterday" is "Why she had to go I don't know she wouldn't say." This lyric expresses the narrator's confusion and lack of understanding about why the person in question left, as well as their frustration at not receiving any explanation from her.

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2. Which instrument is used on George Harrison's "With or Without You"?

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The correct answer is sitar. The sitar is a stringed instrument commonly used in traditional Indian music. It is known for its distinctive sound and has been used in various genres of music, including rock. In George Harrison's song "With or Without You," the sitar is used, adding a unique and exotic element to the music.

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3. What is the I, the VI minor, the IV, and the V of G

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The correct answer is G, E minor, C, D. In the given question, the I, the VI minor, the IV, and the V chords of G are being asked. In the key of G, the I chord is G, the VI minor chord is E minor, the IV chord is C, and the V chord is D. Therefore, the correct answer is G, E minor, C, D.

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4. "Helter Skelter", from The Beatles ablum "The Beatles" commonly known as "The White Album" was an attack on which band? 

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---The Who was threatening The Beatles fame so The Beatles had said "we can kick ass if we want to."

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5. Paul McCartney's full name is? (Don't forget, he was knighted)

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The correct answer is "Sir James Paul McCartney" because Paul McCartney was knighted and therefore his full name includes the title "Sir." His given names are James and Paul, so his full name is "Sir James Paul McCartney."

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6. A diminished fifth up from A flat is which note?

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D is correct but enharmonic therefore it is incorrect

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7. Which one The Beatles song titles was inspired by a roller coaster? 

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Helter Skelter was a roller coaster in Liverpool.

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8. John Denver's full name is?

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John Denver's full name is Henry John Deutschendorf Jr.

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9. Spell out an A7 #9 in second inversion. (Don't spell out the word sharp, use the symbol#)

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The given answer spells out an A7 #9 chord in second inversion. The chord consists of the notes E, G, A, B#, and C#. In second inversion, the chord is arranged with the fifth (E) as the lowest note, followed by the seventh (G), the root (A), the sharp ninth (B#), and the third (C#).

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10. The chorus of John Denver's "Rocky Mountain High" is

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The given answer accurately represents the chorus of John Denver's "Rocky Mountain High" song. It includes the correct lyrics and maintains the same structure and flow as the original song. The answer also captures the essence of the song, describing the beauty and awe-inspiring nature of the Colorado Rocky Mountains.

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Which lyric is correct from The Beatles hit single "Yesterday"
Which instrument is used on George Harrison's "With or Without You"?
What is the I, the VI minor, the IV, and the V of G
"Helter Skelter", from The Beatles ablum "The Beatles" commonly known...
Paul McCartney's full name is? (Don't forget, he was knighted)
A diminished fifth up from A flat is which note?
Which one The Beatles song titles was inspired by a roller...
John Denver's full name is?
Spell out an A7 #9 in second inversion. (Don't spell out the word...
The chorus of John Denver's "Rocky Mountain High" is
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